placebo effect
32 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxMar 21, 2026The Science of Belief: How Our Perceptions Shape Reality, Health, and Motivation with Nir Eyal
Self-DevelopmentBeliefs as a lensCoffer illusionPlacebo effect (open-label)Sickness vs. Illness
hubermanlabMar 19, 2026Optimizing Goal Achievement: The Science of Vision, Motivation, and Overcoming Obstacles with Dr. Emily Balcetis
PsychologyNarrowed focus of attentionSpotlight visionGoal settingGoal retrieval- ChrisWillxJan 14, 2026
The Evolving Landscape of Health: Supplements, Sobriety, and the Pursuit of True Expertise
HealthPublic acceptance cycleSupplementationCreatine loadingCreatine washout - hubermanlabSep 4, 2025
The Science of Mindsets: How Core Beliefs Shape Physiology, Health, and Performance with Dr. Alia Crum
PsychologyMindsetsCore beliefsImplicit theoriesGrowth mindset 
HealthyGamerGGMay 24, 2025Beyond Pseudoscience: A Critical Examination of Astrology's Psychological Utility and Predictive Claims
PsychologyPseudoscienceScientific skepticismOpen-mindednessConfirmation bias- HealthyGamerGGApr 15, 2025
Psychedelics: How to Edit Your Brain - A Psychiatrist's Nuanced Perspective on Efficacy and Safety
PsychologyPsychedelics (class of compounds)Serotonin 2A receptor (5HT2A receptor)NeuroplasticityNeurogenesis - hubermanlabJan 9, 2025
Leveraging Neuroplasticity for Pain Control and Accelerated Healing
HealthNeuroplasticityRepresentational plasticityVestibular systemSomatosensory system - HealthyGamerGGJan 3, 2025
Breaking the Cycle of Career Desperation and Inability to Commit
Self-DevelopmentCycle of DesperationEmotional MotivationIncorrect Problem DiagnosisAvoidance Motivation - HealthyGamerGGNov 30, 2024
The Psychology of Hopelessness: Deconstructing the Black Pill and Cultivating Self-Relatedness
PsychologyBlack pillHopelessnessLack of agencyLearned belief - HealthyGamerGGSep 1, 2024
Shattering Self-Limiting Identity: The 'Do The Impossible' Path to Confidence
Self-DevelopmentSelf-esteemConfidenceIdentity (sense of self)Social comparison - hubermanlabMay 17, 2024
Huberman Lab Live: Q&A on Sleep, Stress, Learning, and Psychedelic Science
HealthCore body temperature regulationSleep inertiaNapuccinoNon-sleep deep rest (NSDR) - hubermanlabApr 1, 2024
Understanding Therapeutic Peptides: Uses, Risks, and Sourcing for Tissue Repair, Metabolism, Longevity, and Vitality
HealthPeptidesGLP-1 analogues/agonistsInsulinOxytocin - hubermanlabMar 4, 2024
How Placebo, Nocebo, and Belief Effects Biologically Alter Our Physiology and Psychology
SciencePlacebo effectsNocebo effectsBelief effectsExpectation effects 
DrTraceyMarksJan 17, 2024Navigating Antidepressant Treatment: Understanding Emotional Numbness, Mechanisms, and Realistic Expectations
HealthEmotional numbnessApathyReduced emotional reactivityNeurotransmitters- hubermanlabSep 11, 2023
Huberman & Attia Journal Club: Metformin for Longevity & The Dose-Response Placebo Effect
HealthJournal ClubMetforminLongevityPlacebo Effect - HealthyGamerGGJul 25, 2023
Visualization & Manifestation: Separating Science from BS for Personal Transformation
Self-DevelopmentManifestationVisualizationLaw of AttractionQuantum Mysticism - HealthyGamerGGNov 17, 2022
Navigating Incompatible Goals: Reconciling Personal Freedom with Modern Societal Demands
Self-DevelopmentIncompatible goalsModern livingShoulds vs. wantsFreedom from obligation 
drekbergOct 21, 2022The Shocking Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies: Hype, Hidden Sugars, and Ineffective Dosing
HealthApple Cider Vinegar (ACV)Acetic AcidWeight LossBMI (Body Mass Index)- HealthyGamerGGSep 12, 2022
The Truth About Antidepressants: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Misconceptions of SSRIs
PsychologyMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD)Unipolar DisorderBipolar DisorderMood Disorders - drekbergAug 26, 2022
Debunking & Validating Lemon Water Claims: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Critical Health Analysis
HealthCitric acidKidney stonesOxalatesPhytonutrients - HealthyGamerGGJun 14, 2022
The Multi-Level Impact of Meditation: From Physiological Calm to Profound Life Transformation
Self-DevelopmentPlacebo effectAutonomic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous system - HealthyGamerGGMay 13, 2022
Cannabis for Mental Health and Addiction: Potency, Regulation, and Neurobiological Insights with Dr. Hsu
PsychologyCannabisMarijuanaMedical MarijuanaWhole Plant Cannabis - HealthyGamerGGApr 15, 2022
Navigating a Partner's Job Misery, Anxiety, Substance Use, and Therapy Resistance
PsychologyWork anxietyPanic attacksFeeling trappedFeeling behind in life - HealthyGamerGGApr 7, 2022
Cultivating Out-of-Body Experiences Through Meditative Practice
PsychologyAttention anchoringThought localizationOut-of-body experience (OBE)Astral projection - HealthyGamerGGDec 13, 2021
Beyond IQ: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs to Achieve a Successful and Meaningful Life
PsychologyExistential crisisSelf-limiting beliefsLow IQSuccessful life - HealthyGamerGGOct 13, 2021
The Four Universal Pillars of Performance: Transcending Industry for Human Success
PsychologyFour Pillars of PerformanceHuman-centric performance optimizationIndustry-specific vs. fundamental performanceDiagnostic problem - HealthyGamerGGSep 24, 2021
Therapy Seems Useless: Dr. K on Shame, Nocebo Effect, and the Therapeutic Relationship
Psychologylow self-esteemdominating shamealexithymiaemotional intelligence (EQ) - HealthyGamerGGSep 23, 2020
The Efficacy and Rationale of Healthy Gamer Coaching: A Critique of Modern Psychiatry and a Peer-Support Alternative
PsychologyMental health morbidity and mortalityPsychiatric treatment efficacyClinical mental illnessCongruent depression - DrTraceyMarksAug 8, 2018
Alternative Medicines for Anxiety: A Psychiatrist's Review of Non-Prescription Options
HealthAlternative medicineAnxiety disordersNon-prescription remediesRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) - drekbergJul 24, 2011
Rethinking Supplements: Food, Function, and the Body's Innate Healing
HealthOptimal nutritionEssential nutrientsBuilding blocks (amino acids, fatty acids, minerals)Catalysts (vitamins, phytochemicals) - hubermanlab
The Mind-Body Unity: How Mindset and Mindfulness Impact Health and Longevity with Dr. Ellen Langer
PsychologyMind-Body UnityMindfulness (as active noticing)MindlessnessPlacebo Effect 
psychacksMake Her Work For It: Cultivating Valued Relationships Through Female Investment
RelationshipsRelationship gatekeepingSexual marketplaceInvestment (in relationships)Perceived value
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside placebo effect across episodes.
- nocebo effect
- neuroplasticity
- metabolic health
- norepinephrine
- dopamine
- motivation
- continuous glucose monitor (cgm)
- adrenaline
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris)
- blood-brain barrier
- neurotransmitters
- neuromodulators
- core beliefs
- emotional intelligence (eq)
- serotonin
- fixed mindset
- post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
- autonomic nervous system
- self-fulfilling prophecy
- microdosing